OSHA requirements for eye protection can be found in either 1910.133 for general industry workplaces, 1926.102 for construction sites, or 1915.153 for shipyard employment. It seems we sometimes forget that each of these sections of the OSHA regulations cover eye and face protection, or even worse, we forget to differentiate between these two types of safety gear.

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A judge has sentenced five owners and managers of a Tennessee business to prison for illegal asbestos removal, including not providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers handling cancer-causing materials.

Trying to balance the proper PPE made available to employees with constraints of a budget can be challenging, but doing what is necessary to prevent the high costs associated with workplace injuries can pay off.

The changing seasons are a reminder that it’s time to check around the house to make sure things are operating properly and safely. Here are 10 often overlooked tasks to add to your home spring cleaning list.

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